Google Chrome installs 4GB AI model Gemini Nano on devices without user consent

Google Chrome has been installing a 4GB AI model called Gemini Nano on users' devices without asking for permission or notifying them. This AI runs locally on devices to perform tasks like detecting scam calls and summarizing recordings, potentially helping Google reduce server costs by shifting AI processing to users' hardware. Users can find and remove Gemini Nano manually or disable it via Chrome settings. Privacy experts warn this practice may violate European data protection laws due to lack of transparency and consent.